is the second installment in the Guardians of Hades paranormal romance series by Felicity Heaton, originally published on February 25, 2017 . It centers on a Greek god of lightning who was banished from the Underworld by his father, Hades, and tasked with guarding a gate to Earth to prevent a prophesied calamity. Core Premise & Plot
: Eva is a mortal Italian assassin with a fierce reputation. She is hired to follow and eventually drug Valen, but the mission goes awry, leading to an intense, high-stakes physical and emotional attraction. Valen by Felicity Heaton
: Valen is a "tortured soul" and powerful lightning god who believes he is cursed by Zeus to never be loved or experience love again. This curse has led him to build high emotional barriers, making him appear aloof and mean even to his six brothers. is the second installment in the Guardians of
The book is noted for several popular paranormal romance tropes: Review: Valen - Felicity Heaton - Feeling Fictional She is hired to follow and eventually drug
: While Valen and Eva navigate their growing feelings, they must also deal with escalating daemon threats against the Rome gate and a dangerous plot orchestrated by supernatural siblings. Key Literary Features